Hugh Foley dedicates emotional West of Ireland win to late father 

Foley lost his father, the cardiologist Prof. David Foley, in January

Hugh Foley (Royal Dublin) winner of the West of Ireland Men's Open Championship 2021, Co. Sligo Golf Club, Rosses Point. Picture: Golffile | Thos Caffrey

Royal Dublin’s Hugh Foley broke down in tears and dedicated the victory to his late father as he added the West of Ireland Championship to his win in last year’s Irish Close with an impressive five-shot triumph at a rain-soaked Rosses Point.

The rangy 24-year-old was one stroke behind Castleknock’s Paul Coughlan at halfway before he spectacularly separated himself from the field in the third round, firing seven birdies in a five-under 66 for the five-shot lead over the halfway leader on 11-under par.